The Best Scroller Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

Update : Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute added at rank #48.
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Jitsu Squad (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Jitsu Squad is a four-player co-op fighting game inspired by the Marvel vs Capcom series. The players take on the role of four heroes on a mission to thwart an evil sorcerer’s ambitions and retrieve a powerful demon's soul stone. With beautiful hand-drawn visuals and an over-the-top chop socky soundtrack, this game will have you feeling like you're playing in one of your favorite Saturday morning cartoons.


What we like:
  • Varied characters
  • Super transformations and screen filling super attacks
  • Visually stunning graphics
  • Entertaining soundtrack
  • Variety of enemies and bosses
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty distinguishing between characters in multiplayer mode
  • Limited number of puzzles
  • Not difficult even at the end

  • ninja
  • beat-em-up
  • 1990s
  • scroller
  • cooperative
  • hack-and-slash
  • fight
  • character
  • swordplay
  • 2d
  • comedy
  • superhero
  • old-school
  • retro
  • linear

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Wild Dogs (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 4

The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.

Buy

  • dog
  • soundtrack
  • retro
  • scroller
  • shoot-em-up
  • aliens
  • pixel
  • robots
  • 2d
  • fast-paced
  • run-and-gun
  • arcade
  • shooter
  • platform
  • contra

13

UNREAL LIFE (2020)

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Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android Mac OS PC Windows

And now, for today's story.

Buy

  • pixel
  • scroller
  • atmospheric
  • adventure
  • multiple-endings
  • point-and-click
  • story
  • puzzle
  • dark
  • exploration

14

Hyper-5 (2022)

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Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Hyper-5 draws inspiration from shoot’em up genre classics of the ‘90s. Traditional side-scrolling action is presented in 3D with screen-filling visual effects and thrilling cutscenes. Complete in-game challenges to unlock over twenty weapon systems, ship upgrades and gallery extras.


  • shoot-em-up
  • scroller
  • cinematic
  • shooter
  • 3d
  • sci-fi
  • arcade
  • aliens
  • retro
  • bullet-hell
  • scrolling
  • realistic-looking
  • underwater
  • space
  • action

15

Fractured (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Fractured is a side scroll action game focused on boss battles. As the hero, you take on different boss fights from underground monsters to fighting dragons. Learn from each fight to gain to skill necessary to take down epic monsters.

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  • 2.5d
  • precision
  • scroller
  • hack-and-slash
  • platform
  • multiple-endings
  • rpg
  • third-best-selling
  • anime
  • fantasy
  • atmospheric
  • increasingly-difficult
  • weather
  • instagram
  • difficult

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6Souls (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4

6Souls is an exciting 2D pixel-art action-adventure platformer. Join Jack and his dog, Butch, as they embark on an adventurous journey to find the abandoned Clifford Castle and uncover its secrets and the fate of the Clifford family.

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  • dog
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • platform
  • pixel
  • medieval
  • mystery
  • action-adventure
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • adventure
  • controller-support
  • exploration
  • cute
  • fantasy

17

Blazing Chrome (2019)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Buy

  • retro
  • scroller
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • cooperative
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • action
  • robots
  • arcade
  • boss
  • local
  • campaign
  • fast-paced
  • ninja

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HEROish (2022)

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Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Mac OS Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

HEROish is a fun, easy-to-pick-up MOBA-style deck-building game with plenty of variety and unique characters. The game offers three entertaining campaigns that will have you replaying and experimenting with different characters. The multiplayer can be repetitive, but it's still a great game for short gameplay sessions that's sure to keep you entertained.


What we like:
  • Variety in castle defense missions
  • Unique characters and environments
  • Replayability and short gameplay sessions
  • Customizable decks for online play
  • Bite-sized matches
What could be improved:
  • UI is designed for mobile, not desktop play
  • Multiplayer can be repetitive
  • Slowed pace due to increased difficulty
  • Some grinding is required to level up and upgrade cards
  • Limited gameplay variety outside of deck-building and castle defense

  • deckbuilder
  • collectathon
  • scroller
  • pve
  • pvp
  • strategy
  • competitive
  • moba
  • 3d
  • controller-support
  • real-time
  • card
  • fantasy
  • stylized
  • multiplayer

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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons - Sacred Reunion (2024)

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The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic beat 'em up franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 9 additional characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles.


  • local
  • beat-em-up
  • arts
  • cooperative
  • scroller
  • martial
  • 1990s
  • rogue-like
  • pixel
  • retro
  • 2d
  • post-apocalyptic
  • action
  • multiplayer
  • old-school

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COGEN: Sword of Rewind (2022)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Rewind, rethink, redo. COGEN is a brand-new kind of 2D action game where there's no time for death.

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  • manipulation
  • dynamic
  • 2d
  • souls
  • swordplay
  • time
  • tutorial
  • attack
  • score
  • metroidvania
  • scroller
  • futuristic
  • narration
  • mech
  • platform

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